4 – 9 August
Sadler's Wells is pleased to present a youth dance summer school led by some of our leading Associate companies, suitable for 14 to 18 year olds with some dance experience.
This will be a great opportunity to learn, create and perform with some of the UK's top dance professionals! Each morning will start with a different class and will include Pilates, Ballet, Street dance and Physical Theatre.
For the afternoon workshops select a dance style of your choice:
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| Hip hop / street dance with Jonzi D Productions |
Ballet / contemporary with New Adventures |
Contemporary dance with Wayne McGregor | Random Dance |
The course will also feature:
- Dance careers workshop
- Free ticket to see West Side Story on Wednesday 6 August at 2.30pm
- Showcase performance for family and friends on Saturday 9 August at 2pm
For more information contact:
Rachel McCartney, 020 7863 8094,
rachel.mccartney@sadlerswells.com
Islington Summer University Course
Hip Hop at Sadlers's Wells
Sadler's Wells is working in partnership with Islington Summer University for local young people.
Spend a week with the renouned hip hop theatre company, Jonzi D Productions here at Sadler's Wells. A chance to learn new street dance and hip hop moves and improve your fitness during the summer holidays. The course ends with an informal performance for family and friends.
| Dates: | 11 – 15 August |
| Ages | 10.30am – 1pm, 10–13 year olds 2.30pm – 5pm, 14–19 year olds |
To sign up for this course call 020 7527 5641
Or visit: http://www.summerunilondon.org/islington
Or visit the Islington Summer University office at:
Block B
Barnsbury Compex
Offord Road
London
N1 1QG
Deaf Debating Dance
This season's Deaf Debating Dance events include more opportunities to enjoy signed pre and post performance talks and meet and discuss the shows with other dance enthusiasts. This is a unique chance to find out more about a wide range of dance forms, whilst enjoying reduced ticket prices.
For more information contact: Deborah Neve debsneve@mac.com
Click here for information regarding Assisted Shows
Weekly programme:
Over 60s dance classes in Islington (Mondays)
Sadler's Wells runs two outreach dance classes in Islington for over 55s on Mondays. These weekly ballet and pilates-based dance sessions are suitable for those with some previous experience of dance and aim to improve your fitness levels and help the over 55s enjoy the benefits of a more active lifestyle. The classes are run in partnership with Age Concern Islington.
Dates: Monday 10 September – Monday 10 December 2007
Locations:
1.00pm – 2.15pm at Claremont Day Centre, 24-27 White Lion Street, N1 9PD (Tube: Angel)
2.45pm – 4.00pm at St Lukes Day Centre, 90 Central Street, EC1V 8AQ (Tube: Old Street)
Booking: £2 per week /£1 for Islington residents. No need to prebook. For further information contact Age Concern Islington on 020 7281 6018.
Over 60s Lilian Baylis Arts Club (Fridays)
A friendly and lively weekly arts appreciation group open to anyone over 60. Meetings take place on Fridays from 2pm-3pm and activities include talks from visiting company members, workshops, tea dances, performances at reduced rates, behind the scenes days and visits to other venues. The programme varies each term and members produce their own newsletter to report on events.
Location: Sadler's Wells
Booking: £15 per year or £6 per term. Contact Connect for further details on 020 7863 8093 or email connect@sadlerswells.com
Baby Groovers
Fun movement and music sessions for babies and toddlers. No need to book, just drop in to any session and meet the workshop leader Binita Sama-Zakaria who will encourage you and your child to explore movement, music and songs in a creative workshop.
Dates
September: 10, 19, 24
Oct: 1, 8, 17, 29
Nov: 5, 12
Times: Babies (4 weeks to 1 year): 10am - 10.35am
Toddlers (1-3 years): 10.50am - 11.35am
Location: Sadler's Wells Theatre (access via Stage Door)
Booking: £3.00 per session
No booking necessary.
Please note that Baby Groover’s will be held on a Friday for certain weeks (see above). All other dates are Wednesdays as normal.